Riviera Beach Cop Arrested For Threatening Teen With Taser

A Riviera Beach Police officer surrendered to authorities today after being charged with battery, assault and improper exhibition of a weapon in connection with an incident involving a “very large” 14-year-old boy, her lawyer said.

Cop Cherline Cornelius was processed at the Palm Beach County lockup and released on her own recognizance.

“The chargesÂ areÂ misdemeanors,” said Sessa, “but she could have problems keeping her law enforcement certification.”

Sessa said Cornelius was on-duty at a city park last month when she saw two teenage boys pushing and shoving. She allegedly asked one of the teens how he would like if she pushed him. Things escaladed, and Cornelius allegedly pulled out her Taser!